Prototyping (Junior Cert Applied Technology): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of prototyping in design?
What is the main purpose of prototyping in design?
To turn ideas into reality with models
What are low-fidelity prototypes?
What are low-fidelity prototypes?
Simple and cheap models like sketches
When are low-fidelity prototypes essential?
When are low-fidelity prototypes essential?
At the beginning of the design process
What characterises high-fidelity prototypes?
What characterises high-fidelity prototypes?
Detailed and working models
When are high-fidelity prototypes important?
When are high-fidelity prototypes important?
For final stages and presentations
What is vacuum forming?
What is vacuum forming?
Heating plastic sheet into a shape
What are the benefits of vacuum forming?
What are the benefits of vacuum forming?
Fast and cheap production
Why are assembly processes essential?
Why are assembly processes essential?
For testing designs by connecting parts
What does iterative prototyping mean?
What does iterative prototyping mean?
A repeated process of improvement
What is a key benefit of iterative prototyping?
What is a key benefit of iterative prototyping?
It finds issues early in development